Start Hunter Long or Ian Thomas?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
TEHunter LongJAX · TE59
TEIan ThomasLV · TE68Who to start
Clear startHunter Long- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.2 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.6 vs 0.2 pts/game).
Hunter Long and Ian Thomas are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Hunter Long hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Hunter Long for 3.2 PPR points to Ian Thomas's 0.3.
Start Hunter Long on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Long | Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.6 | 0.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 41% | 35% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Hunter Long vs Ian Thomas comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Hunter Long or Ian Thomas in Week 1?
Start Hunter Long in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.2 PPR points to Ian Thomas's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Hunter Long or Ian Thomas?
Our Clutch Score projects Hunter Long for 3.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Ian Thomas.
Who has the better matchup, Hunter Long or Ian Thomas?
Hunter Long hosts CLE (hard) and Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy). Ian Thomas draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.